team leading in EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Communicating with, and motivating a team, are skills to be learned by educational professionals who have to lead a team.The focus is upon developing your own leadership style and team performance, coming to understand the principles of managing and supporting team members in an educational environment.

Eligibility criteria- Teaching personnel of all age groups and specialities- Professionals involved in educational institutions and organisations (School Principals, Heads of Department, Counsellors, Advisers, Inspectors, Career Officers and other professionals that have managing roles).

PreparationPrior to the start of the course, participants will receive a detailed programme outlining the content and structure of the course, as well as recommended reading and viewing material relevant to the course contents. They will also receive practical information about Birmingham, including maps, places of interest and accommodation.

programme

ObjectivesThe aim of this course is to provide an overview of team leading skills.You will find out about:•Understanding the role of the Team Leader, which includesoThe roles and responsibilities of a team leaderoLeadership styles in organisationsoTechniques to manage team workloadsoThe impact of change management within a team•Principles of Developing Team PerformanceoUnderstanding Team DynamicsoUnderstanding how to manage team performanceoUnderstanding methods to review team performanceoUnderstanding how to provide training and development opportunities for team members•Development of Personal Skills

MethodologyThe course is of a practical, dynamic nature enabling participants to learn confidently and offering practical exercises to fully integrate techniques and strategies. The practical nature will enable students to develop the background knowledge and understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills required for an effective team leader.